Mayor Simon Yu: voting record
Recorded votes in the 2022–2026 council term, from the City of Prince George’s voting summaries and minutes (94 of 102 council meetings on file). Counts only.
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Counts
- Votes cast
- 1,708
- Voted against
- 88
- 5% of votes cast; lone opponent 8 times
- In the minority
- 91
- of 302 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 7 of 94
- absent for part of 15 more
Split votes where they voted against
93 votes, 9 as the lone opponent, 1 to 30 shown. Newest first.
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.1 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Capital Project Priorities
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan ScottYu: AgainstThat Council DEFERS consideration of the main motion until after the matter of how Council considers capital projects and the information needed for that consideration is discussed at a future Council strategic planning session.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.9 · Public safety
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Emergency Programs Funding Model Review
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to engage with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to explore regional service delivery and cost-sharing models for emergency management programs and services, and report back to Council on potential options.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Sep 9, 2026 · item D.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Ramsay and Councillor Bennett: Urban Hive Allowances
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstWhereas the current Animal Control Bylaw No. 8898 does not specify beekeeping activities as neither allowable or unallowable, And whereas ‘bees’ are not defined in the livestock definition and have been interpreted as allowable; Therefore be it resolved, that council DIRECT administration to return with a bylaw amendment that would allow an unspecified number of hives on single family residential properties within city limits regardless of whether parcels are located on ALR lands.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Sep 9, 2026 · item D.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-29
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council: 1. APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-29 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 4046, Cariboo District, Plan 28244 (PID 006-077-013) as follows: a. Vary Section 10.1.5 8. by Decreasing the minimum rear yard setback of a principal building from 6.0 m to 1.17 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP2026-29. 2. PERMITS that issuance of Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-29 BE WITHHELD until the following requirement has been met to the satisfaction of administration: a. Receipt of security in the amount of 120% of the cost of the landscaping works identified on Exhibit “A”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jul 20, 2026 · item D.9 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: Social Procurement Options
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle SampsonYu: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the motion to the December 14, 2026 regular Council meeting.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Jul 6, 2026 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-14 Location: 2239 Croft Road
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottYu: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-14 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 4046, Cariboo District, Plan 28244 (006-077-
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jul 6, 2026 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-14 Location: 2239 Croft Road
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration to return a report outlining legal considerations related to the City’s position and financial implications regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-014 at 2239 Croft Road.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.6 · Public safety
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Management and Impacts of Open Burning in the Downtown Core
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council: 1. DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementation considerations, costing, anticipated effectiveness, and any required bylaw, policy, or operational changes for Council's consideration; and 2. DIRECTS Administration to engage Prince George Fire Rescue Service, the RCMP, and Bylaw Services to re-establish joint overnight downtown patrols, and report back to Council regarding repeat contacts, repeat offenders, and repeat locations associated with open burning and downtown fire patrol initiatives, including recommendations to address recurring incidents and their underlying causes. Council requested to separate the motion. That Council DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementation considerations, costing, anticipated effectiveness, and any required bylaw, policy, or operational changes for Council's consideration.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Ramsy (minutes).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.6 · Public safety
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Management and Impacts of Open Burning in the Downtown Core
Carried 8-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to engage Prince George Fire Rescue Service, the RCMP, and Bylaw Services to re-establish joint overnight downtown patrols, and report back to Council regarding repeat contacts, repeat offenders, and repeat locations associated with open burning and downtown fire patrol initiatives, including recommendations to address recurring incidents and their underlying causes.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jun 8, 2026 · item F.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
May 25, 2026 · item D.1 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Councillorrs Klassen and Skakun: CN Centre Envelope AAP Cost Transparency Information
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion until after the procurement process is complete.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Absent
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Mar 9, 2026 · item F.1 · Land use and housing
Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9582, 2025
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9582, 2025."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Feb 23, 2026 · item E.3 · Council and governance
Report: Walter Babicz, City Manager: Update to the Whistleblower Policy
Carried 4-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council APPROVES the updated Whistleblower Policy, as attached to the report dated February 18, 2026 from the City Manager titled “Update to the Whistleblower Policy.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Absent
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Feb 23, 2026 · item E.10 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: 2026 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options
Carried 4-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Absent
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 23, 2026 · item E.10 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: 2026 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options
Carried 4-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES, subject to obtaining statutory approval from the Inspector of Municipalities for "CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026", an alternative approval process in accordance with section 86 of the Community Charter be used for the purpose of seeking approval of the electors in relation to "CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Absent
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 23, 2026 · item E.10 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: 2026 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options
Carried 4-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES Elector Response Form for "CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026", as attached to report dated January 28, 2026, titled “2026 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Absent
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 2, 2026 · item E.2 · Council and governance
Report: Denis Leduc dit Gendron, Chair, Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration: Options for Consideration regarding Council Remuneration
Carried 5-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim BennettYu: AgainstMain Motion as Amended: That Council DIRECTS Administration to return to the “City of Prince George Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 8414, 2012” by end of Q4 2026, with options to remove or revise Section 7: Quadrennial Review such that the work can be completed without making the neutral volunteer committees targeted and vilified.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Feb 2, 2026 · item F.1 · Other
Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025
Carried 6-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 2, 2026 · item F.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Bylaw: City of Prince George Stormwater Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 9598, 2025
Carried 6-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Stormwater Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 9598, 2025."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Feb 2, 2026 · item F.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Bylaw: City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9599,
Carried 6-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9599, 2025."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jan 12, 2026 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025 Revised
Carried 5-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING AS AMENDED of “City of Prince George Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 15, 2025 · item E.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Chair, Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs: Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Delegation Budget Request
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council REFERS discussion to Council budget deliberations in January 2026, to reallocate $16,000 from the existing Economic Development Advocacy budget to the Intergovernmental Relations budget to fund a delegation to Ottawa and a second delegation to Victoria for each member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.1 · Meeting procedure
Reconsideration of Defeated
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council CALLS the question of the main motion.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.8 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Capital Request – Dive Platforms (Canfor Leisure Pool)
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council APPROVES the addition of the capital project “CLP – Dive Platforms” to the financial plan for a budget of $36,200 with funding from the Northern Capital Planning Reserve Fund as detailed in the report dated December 1, 2025 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events, titled “Capital Request – Dive Platforms (Canfor Leisure Pool)”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.15 · Council and governance
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Civic Addresses Contained in Correspondence
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Option 4: Mixed Approach, requiring writers of general correspondence to indicate whether they reside inside or outside City limits, and requiring only the street name for correspondence related to land-use matters.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.15 · Council and governance
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Civic Addresses Contained in Correspondence
Carried 8-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return with an amendment to Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011 to: 1. require Notices of Motion to be submitted to the Corporate Officer six (6) calendar days before the meeting at which they will be introduced; and 2. permit Council, by unanimous consent, to waive the restriction on debating a Notice of Motion at the meeting in which it is introduced.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Nov 3, 2025 · item E.10 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: Nomination of Council Representative to the Prince George Public Library Board – December1, 2025 to November 30, 2026
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council REQUESTS Councillor Frizzell, as Council’s representative on the Prince George Public Library Board, to convey Council’s message to the Board that it would like the Library to explore and pursue all opportunities to enhance its revenue generation.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Oct 6, 2025 · item E.3 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Infrastructure Dedicated Fund
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to implement option 1, to begin charging all properties the full funding level of $9M with an annual ERU of $169.07 as of January 1, 2027, as described in the report dated September 4, 2025, from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Stormwater Infrastructure Dedicated Fund”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Oct 6, 2025 · item E.3 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Infrastructure Dedicated Fund
Carried 5-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to implement option 3, to begin charging all properties on January 1, 2027 at less than the full funding level with phased increases over two years to reach the full funding level, as described in the report dated September 4, 2025, from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Stormwater Infrastructure Dedicated Fund”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Oct 6, 2025 · item F.1 · Land use and housing
City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9514, 2024
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of " City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9514, 2024."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 7 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 15 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- July 20, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 20 votesMinutes
- June 22, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 11, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- March 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 24 votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 28 votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 5, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- February 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 4 of 38 votesMinutes
- January 13, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 16 of 27 votesMinutes
- December 2, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- November 4, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 21, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- July 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- April 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 16 votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- March 11, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- February 26, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 25 votesMinutes
- January 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- August 16, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- July 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 12 votesMinutes
- June 26, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 20 votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 22 votesMinutes
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- Only council meetings are covered (regular, budget, special and inaugural meetings), not committees or closed meetings. Procedural votes (adopting the agenda or minutes) count like any other vote.
- Split vote: at least one member voted against. In the minority: on a split vote, the member voted on the side that did not prevail (a tie defeats a motion, so on a tie those who voted for it are counted here). Lone opponent: the only member who voted against.
- Absent: the summary marks the member absent for that vote. That includes leaving the room for one item, for example after declaring a conflict of interest; the minutes say why. A meeting counts as missed when the member is marked absent on every recorded vote of it, and as partly attended when absent for some of them (arriving late or leaving early). Under the Community Charter a member present who does not vote is counted as voting for the motion.
- Topics are our own keyword grouping of the item titles, for filtering only.
- A few meetings have adopted minutes but no published voting summary; they are listed with their minutes and not counted, since the minutes name only the members opposed.
- These are counts only. Read the resolution and the minutes for the context of any vote.
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